Dennis Birney:
CLASS OF 1964
Covina High SchoolClass of 1964
Covina, CA
Goldendale High SchoolClass of 9999
Goldendale, WA
Dennis's Story
Life
Taught and coached at Covina High for 3 years after graduating from Washington State University in 1969. Roomed with Tim Volzer there for 3 1/2 years. Moved to Goldendale, Washington in '72 and have taught business courses and coached here for 36 years. Was athletic director for 3 years and finished my last year teaching graphic arts, accounting, and was the annual and newspaper advisor. Retired in June, 07 but was rehired because the administration could not find anyone to fill the position. Retired for good June, '08 and signed up for Social Security.
Teaching was a great career for me and I left with no bitterness. I substitute taught a few times a month which reinforced my deci...Expand for more
sion to leave the profession. I'm done with teenagers.
Have been married for 40 years. Two children: Angela (36 yr.--an RN), married with a daughter-Olivia (12/13/02) and a son Ivan (6/13/05); Ryan (32 yr.--Network administrator for the county), recently divorced. Both live in Goldendale.
I am fortunate to live in a small, conservative community which is very supportive of the schools and athletic programs. I enjoy my low-key, small-town lifestyle--reading, summers, and an occasional ride on my Harley. Rode to Chicago and Route 66 to Santa Monica in Summer of '03. Great ride-6400 miles in 28 days.
I often think of Covina High and how it was a great place to attend school and grow up.
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